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2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

HybridGas
Subcompact Cars
13 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
46 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls2 critical5
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA24
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA26 mpg
202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact car with 13 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the E450 4matic, is EPA-rated at 26 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 24 complaints, most often about the tires. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
E450 4maticHybridAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion233126$3,000
E450 ConvertibleHybridRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion222925$3,100
E450 CoupeHybridRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion233025$3,100
AMG E53 4matic PlusHybridAWD3.0L 6-cyl + 48V Li-Ion212924$3,250
E450 4matic All-Terrain (wagon)HybridAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion212824$3,250
E450 4matic ConvertibleHybridAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion222924$3,250
E450 4matic CoupeHybridAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion213024$3,250
AMG E53 4matic Plus ConvertibleHybridAWD3.0L 6-cyl + 48V Li-Ion202723$3,350
AMG E53 4matic Plus CoupeHybridAWD3.0L 6-cyl + 48V Li-Ion202823$3,350
E350GasRWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo233126$3,000
E350 4maticGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo213024$3,250
AMG E63 S 4matic PlusGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo162419$4,100
AMG E63 S 4matic Plus (SW)GasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo162419$4,100

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 46055, 46216, 46045, 46222, 46058, 46047, 46046, 46215, 46214, 45941.

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Recalls (5)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Electrical System

2024100002/3
22,422 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLS 53 4MATIC, 2019-2023 E 53 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 53 4MATIC Coupe, E 53 4MATIC Sedan, 2021-2024 GT 43 4MATIC, and 2019-2025 GT 53 4MATIC vehicles. The transmission wiring harness connection might not have been correctly wired during a prior recall repair, and during production. which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.RiskAn electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.FixDealers will replace the two-part wiring harness and connector, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 9, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100002/3. This recall supersedes recall 22V-533. Vehicles repaired under the prior recall will still need to have the new remedy performed.
NHTSA campaign 24V445000reported Jun 14, 2024Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
!critical

Electrical System

2024MMNNNN
12,191 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 CLS450, E450, E450 All-Terrain, AMG E53, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, and 2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. The 48-volt ground cable connection located in the engine compartment may not be tightened properly and may result in the ground cable overheating.RiskAn overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.FixDealers will inspect the 48-volt ground cable connection and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024MMNNNN.
NHTSA campaign 24V100000reported Feb 9, 2024Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

79,676 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.RiskA loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.
NHTSA campaign 23V880000reported Dec 21, 2023Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
▲high

Electrical System

2023080005
880 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 E450, E350, AMG E63 S, AMG E53, CLS450, AMG GT53, and AMG GT43 vehicles. Due to a software error, the exit warning system audio and visual warnings may fail to alert occupants about approaching vehicles.RiskFailure to alert occupants of an approaching vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.FixDealers will update the exit warning system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023080005.
NHTSA campaign 23V574000reported Aug 11, 2023Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

2023070012
143,551 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.RiskA loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
NHTSA campaign 23V445000reported Jun 26, 2023Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
24complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 2 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2023: 6 · 2024: 6 · 2025: 7 · 2026: 5

Most-cited components

Tires8
Engine7
Electrical System4
Power Train4
Unspecified3
Fuel/Propulsion System2

What owners describe

“An Intoxalock ignition interlock device was installed in my 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class on May 7, 2026. Following installation, the vehicle experienced repeated electrical/no-start problems and incidents in which it became immobilized and could not be moved, requiring towing. On one occasion the vehicle became disabled …”Aug 18, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The contact stated that the failure occurred while making a left turn. In addition, a malfunction error message illuminated. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle f…”Jun 2, 2026 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz E450. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the cruise control activated, a yellow "Active Lane Keeping Assistance is Inoperable" message was displayed, followed by a red "Emergency Braking to Begin" message displayed on the instrument panel. To prevent the f…”Apr 22, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★10%
4 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★10%
SW AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★10%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other E-Class model years

A

2027 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

1 recalls · 6 complaints

C

2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2 recalls · 5 complaints

F

2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

5 recalls · 12 complaints

F

2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

7 recalls · 21 complaints

F

2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

19 recalls · 25 complaints

F

2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

16 recalls · 23 complaints

F

2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

22 recalls · 58 complaints

F

2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

19 recalls · 64 complaints

F

2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

20 recalls · 159 complaints

F

2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

8 recalls · 86 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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